Obviously frustrated by the results of the Lakers, LeBron James would certainly not be against a little movement within the team. According to a rival GM, it’s a key element of the franchise that he would like to see go… with a nice replacement in mind!
In a franchise such as the Lakers, it is impossible to escape the drama. However, LeBron James probably did not expect to experience so much this season. For his 4th year in Los Angeles, the King is living one of the most mentally grueling campaigns of his career. The fault with a production and results unworthy of the names which appear in the workforce.
The situation was in no way improved following the trade deadline, since no alterations were made by the Angelino leaders. What to cause the frustration of LBJ and those around him according to many insiders. However, although this important deadline is now a thing of the past, some departures could still take place at Purple & Gold in the days to come!
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The market for buy-outs is still open in the NBA, and several candidates for this fate are jostling at the Lakers. DeAndre Jordan, Kent Bazemore, Wayne Ellington: all could leave the franchise in the coming days. However, it is in the offices that LeBron would expect the movement, according to the report of a rival executive, reported by Ric Bucher of FOX Sports !
James’s agent, Rich Paul, may have debunked rumors that James is unhappy with the Lakers and Pelinka’s inactivity, but the GMs I’ve spoken to don’t buy it.
“I heard he absolutely wanted to get Sam Presti to replace Rob, said an Eastern Conference GM. I don’t see that happening, but I think the fact that he’s trying to clear Pelinka is plausible. »
A rumor that does not come out of nowhere, given the comments recently delivered by LeBron about Presti. To a simple question regarding Thunder rookie Josh Giddey, the Chosen One had praised the GM of OKC. Well-deserved compliments, of course, but which for many were akin to a covert attack on Rob Pelinka!
However, according to the anonymous GM interviewed here, the possibility of Presti leaving Oklahoma City and joining James at the Lakers is all fantasy. This, unlike seeing Pelinka removed from office soon, which would be much more plausible according to him. It is true that in view repeated disappointments suffered by the Lakers front office lately, the place of the general manager seems more threatened than ever!
Failing to see some of his teammates leave the Lakers, LeBron James would hope to see Rob Pelinka fired. A highly improbable hypothesis during the season, but perhaps more credible next summer!
